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I've been off-line for a while and, to be honest, it's because a lot of articles I've been reading lately have not been inspiring enough for me to share them. There's a lot of fitness advice out there that is not based on science, or is taking one small study and exaggerating the significance of the findings. This is a basic article addressing designing a workout specific to your intended goals (i.e. athletic performance vs. strength vs. muscle definition vs. injury rehab, and so on). Of course, there is some overlap, but we need to define what our actual goals are, when we hit the gym and then exercise accordingly. Our time is too precious to spend time and effort doing things that are not moving us toward our goals.

Strength Training for Aesthetics Vs Performance (3 Run Coaches Discuss) The difference between strength training for aesthetics vs. performance is an important part of planning your training, three coaches deep dive.

The deadlift is a phenomenal lift. It challenges most muscles in the posterior muscle chain (glutes, hamstrings, back) - challenges grip strength. It is an extremely functional lift as far as mimicking everyday tasks. To do the deadlift properly and safely, we must master the hip hinge..... once mastered, the hip hinge makes it possible to move large amounts of weight with minimal risk to the lower back.

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My son has been doing cold plunges for a while now, and is very happy with overall mood and seeming health benefits. If you have heard about the benefits, but are not ready to take the "PLUNGE", perhaps something as simple as a cold shower would be a good place to start.

Do Cold Showers Burn Fat? Everything You Need to Know About Weight Loss and Cold Water Exposure | BarBend Do cold showers burn fat? Get the latest scientific research on whether exposing yourself to cold water can actually spur weight loss.

Something I share with all of my new clients..... This particular version is a quote from Jillian Michaels' book "The 6 Keys". "To embark on any journey that will require effort and sacrifice, you must have a "WHY" that is meaningful to you."

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8 Lesser Known (and less researched) benefits of strength training.

8 Benefits of Lifting Weights You've Probably Never Heard of | BarBend Folks tend to think of lifting weights as superficial, but research suggests that resistance training does a lot for overall health.

Working with women, it still surprises me how many of them are a bit afraid of working with weights.

A Woman’s Guide to Gaining Muscle with Weight Training This woman’s guide to gaining muscle features a muscle-building workout. Learn everything you need to know about how women can gain muscle.